Consultant in Microbiology | Medacs Healthcare
Hospital Name: NHS Dumfries and Galloway
Job Title: Consultant in Microbiology
Location: Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary, Dumfries DG2 8RX
Rate: £109,725 - £145,478
Contract Type: Permanent or FTC
Make a Real Difference in Microbiology - On Your Terms
Medacs Healthcare is working in partnership with NHS Dumfries & Galloway to recruit a Consultant in Microbiology to join a friendly, progressive department delivering high‑quality diagnostic, infection prevention, and clinical microbiology services across the region.
This is an excellent opportunity to combine rewarding clinical work, specialist development, and flexible working, supported by a leading NHS framework agency.
About the Role
As a Consultant Microbiologist, you will join an established team providing a comprehensive microbiology and infection service to Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary and the wider community.
You will work closely with Consultant colleagues, Infection Prevention & Control teams, Antimicrobial Stewardship leads, and multidisciplinary clinical teams to support safe, effective patient care across acute and community settings.
The role offers opportunities to develop specialist interests, contribute to service development, and play a key part in shaping microbiology and infection services within a modern, well‑equipped laboratory environment.
Responsibilities
1. Provide consultant‑level clinical microbiology advice to hospital and community clinicians
2. Lead and participate in infection control, antimicrobial stewardship, and outbreak management
3. Support diagnostic microbiology services, including interpretation of complex results
4. Attend and contribute to MDTs, governance meetings, and clinical advisory groups
5. Supervise and support junior doctors, trainees, and laboratory staff
About the department and setting
6. Modern, purpose‑built Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary (opened 2017)
7. Well‑equipped microbiology laboratory with strong regional links
8. Collaborative working with Infection Prevention & Control and Antimicrobial Stewardship teams
9. Supportive consultant group with defined specialist interests
What we're Looking For
Essential:
10. MBBS or equivalent medical degree
11. Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
12. Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Medical Microbiology / Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (or within 6 months of CCT/CESR)
13. UK Right to Work
14. DBS/PVG check (or willingness to complete)
Desirable:
15. Experience in infection control, antimicrobial stewardship, or laboratory leadership
16. Interest in developing a recognised subspecialty area
17. Experience contributing to teaching, audit, or service development
Why Dumfries & Galloway?
Dumfries & Galloway offers an exceptional quality of life, combining:
18. A modern, award‑winning hospital environment
19. Beautiful coastline, countryside, and outdoor lifestyle opportunities
20. Affordable living with excellent schools and family‑friendly communities
21. Easy access to Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Carlisle
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